ST5 7NA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Farcroft Avenue, 0.2km from Broad Meadow in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Holditch & Chesterton ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST5 7NA is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST5 7NA are sourced from Output Area E00150614 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARCROFT AVENUE, ST5 7NA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARCROFT AVENUE, ST5 7NA.
402
33
£ 36,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST5 7NA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 50% social renting, ST5 7NA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 19.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST5 7NA. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 97,000
3 sales · Mean £ 104,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST5 7NA is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Churchfields Primary School
Chesterton Primary School
Chesterton Community Sports College
Sun Academy Bradwell
Bursley Academy
Crackley Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- BARRIES GROCERS0.3 km
- HOLDITCH ASDA ON THE MOVE0.2 km
- HOLDITCH SUBWAY0.2 km
- NEWCASTLE STAFFS FOODBANK0.3 km
- WOLSTANTON GOLF CLUB0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- LYMEDALE MUSIC BAR0.9 km
- BLACK HORSE INN0.4 km
- BLACK HORSE INN (CLOSED 17.03.22)0.4 km
- BRADWELL WORKINGMENS CLUB0.8 km
- RED LION0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- APPLE TREE TOWN LTD0.9 km
- J T PRICE & CO0.6 km
- NEW LOOK (DC1 Canteen)1.0 km
- NEW LOOK (DC2 Canteen)1.0 km
- ASPIRE GROUP0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- CHESTERTON TAKE AWAY0.4 km
- SEAWAY CHINESE & FISH AND CHIPS0.3 km
- BOB ON OATCAKES0.6 km
- BRADWELL FRYER0.7 km
- CHESTERTON FAST FOOD0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- CHESTERTON CONVENIENCE STORE0.6 km
- HERON FOODS0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport1.9 km
- Stoke-On-Trent5.4 km
- Kidsgrove5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Haddon Grove0.1 km
- Haddon Grove0.1 km
- Springfield Close0.2 km
- Bamber Place0.2 km
- Brittain Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST57NA · Data under Open Government Licence